November 19, 2024
Inheritance tax (IHT) changes could penalise older homeowners and create a form of “social engineering” for downsizers, a buying agent has warned.
Sarah and her husband Jack live in a leafy part of south-west London, own a holiday home on Spain’s Costa Brava and send their two young daughters to private schools. They work hard – Sarah is in PR and Jack is a cryptocurrency trader – and are well paid. Yet they want out of the UK.
September 30, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer may have underestimated the value of the luxury London penthouse he was given use of by Lord Alli before the election, property experts suggested, receiving “mates’ rates” for his stay.
September 20, 2024
Tilly Bagshawe, 51, and her husband Robin Nydes, 67, are in a race against time to complete the sale of their £2.85 million “dream” Cotswolds second home.
September 18, 2024
London’s most expensive homes are having a tough time selling, with both demand and deals down.
September 9, 2024
Second homes have never been so popular. Before lockdown, just 3 per cent of Britons had a retreat in the countryside or the coast – somewhere to recharge the batteries.
Young professionals are “flocking” to the West Country, says buying agency Black Brick – which set up a Coast & Country division earlier this year to tap into the movement.
September 5, 2024
Investing in property is a daunting process that is both meticulous and time-consuming. From exterior to interior and everything in between, all of the changes and intricate details of your house contribute to the big jar of property value.
August 29, 2024
At one time, the £32 million ($42 million) deal for a home in the trendy Notting Hill district would’ve raised few eyebrows among London’s high-end brokers, who have seen dozens of similar purchases over the past decade. But amid a slump in luxury transactions this year, the sale stood out — as did the nationality of the buyer: he’s American.
August 14, 2024
For most people looking to buy or rent a new home, the journey starts on a property portal. Despite estate agents’ hyperbole, though, too many would-be buyers discover that vital details are often missing from the sales listing leading to frustration, wasted time and lost money.
August 1, 2024
Once the preserve of the wealthiest, these specialists are now being sought out across the property spectrum.
July 24, 2024
Listed homes are worth 50 per cent more on average than unlisted ones — but buyers should be aware of the extra costs involved and hidden dangers.
July 8, 2024
If this year’s stop-start summer weather is good for one thing, it’s to remind us how vital it is to be ready to make the most of a rare day when the sun peeks out from behind the rainclouds.
July 1, 2024
Amenities at London’s most expensive new luxury housing developments are getting increasingly competitive. Just having a hotel-size pool, a spacious gym and 24-hour concierge service is no longer enough to attract ultrahigh-net-worth buyers.
June 17, 2024
Photos of Rory and Charlotte’s north London flat, listed for sale in April, show the period features, the natural light, the terrace. But, in almost every photo, curled on the bed, peering down the hallway or standing in the kitchen, is a silent observer: their black cat Dusty.
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